Flap (Noun)
Meaning 1
A movable piece of tissue partly connected to the body.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The doctor carefully examined the flap of skin that still covered the wound, hoping it would heal quickly.
- A torn flap on her ear required several stitches after the accident.
- The surgeon had to reattach the flap of tissue that was nearly severed during the operation.
- The bird's wing has a thin film-like flap at the base that plays an important role in its flight mechanism.
- During flap repair surgery, the damaged piece of skin is repositioned and secured for optimal recovery.
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Meaning 2
Any broad thin and limber covering attached at one edge; hangs loose or projects freely; "he wrote on the flap of the envelope".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor lifted the flap of the tent to enter the makeshift medical facility.
- She wrote her return address on the flap of the envelope before sealing it.
- The sound of the bird's wings beating created a loud flap in the air.
- The wind caused the flap of the sail to flutter wildly, making it difficult to steer.
- The flap of the mailbox opened and closed as the mailman deposited the daily mail.
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Meaning 3
An excited state of agitation; "he was in a dither"; "there was a terrible flap about the theft".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The news of the surprise party caused a huge flap among the guests who weren't in on the secret.
- The school was in a flap after the head teacher announced that the funding for the arts program would be cut.
- There was such a flap about the celebrity spotting at the local restaurant that everyone rushed to get a glimpse.
- The scandal caused a massive flap in the media and the politician had to resign.
- The airline passengers were thrown into a flap when the captain announced that they would be delayed due to bad weather.
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Meaning 4
The motion made by flapping up and down.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The bird's wing made a loud flap as it took off into the air.
- The flag's flap echoed through the stadium as the home team scored.
- The loud flap of the bird's wings scared the cat hiding behind the bush.
- The gymnast's feet began to flap wildly in mid-air as she struggled to control her dismount.
- The sudden flap of the jacket was the only warning the people in the cafe had before he rushed out the door.
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Meaning 5
A movable airfoil that is part of an aircraft wing; used to increase lift or drag.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Flaps were extended for landing, allowing the plane to approach at a steeper angle.
- During takeoff and landing the pilot used the flap to adjust the aircraft's lift characteristics.
- The pilot lowered the flap on the landing gear to minimize drag and maximize lift during descend.
- Activating the flap controlled system resulted in an instantaneous loss of airspeed.
- To slow down the aircraft, the pilot extended the left flap fully open.